We have a retired mechanic friend who picks up old beater bikes in garage sales. Fixes and paints them and gives them to neighborhood children who can't afford new bikes and charities like the Lions Club for their Christmas give away events.

A couple years ago someone stole The Little Guy's bike but left an almost identical one in its place. By almost identical I mean same brand and size but there were no tires and the plastic wheels were very worn as in ridden quite a lot without tires. Pegs were missing, pedals broken.

We called the police and reported it but we didn't have the serial number.

When we bought a new one we made sure we noted down the serial number and have taken pictures of it. The Little Guy is also extremely careful to lock up his bike, at home and at friends' houses.

ndspinelli said... My old man taught me if you do a kindness for someone and feel compelled to let someone else know, then you did it for the wrong reason. I suppose having your bride tout your generosity is a loophole?